Prepaid Offers

FREE FACEBOOK BY JAZZ

Yes, that’s right. Our customers can now enjoy a free version of Facebook that does not consume your data. Save your MBs while staying online!

If you are a Jazz customer, you can now switch between Free and Data versions of Facebook with a single tap. All you have to do is flick the toggle at the top of your Facebook feed. For more details on how you can use Facebook for free, read the information below.

What is Free Facebook by Jazz?

With Free Facebook by Jazz, you can use Facebook and other similarly useful websites for free. While browsing Facebook on your mobile phone, you will have the option to use Facebook without getting charged for data.

How can I get Free Facebook by Jazz?

Simply open the Facebook application on your android phone or visit the Facebook website to enjoy Facebook for free.

How is it different from regular Facebook usage?

To use free Facebook, you will see a toggle on the top of your app to switch between Data and Free mode. In Free mode, you will be able to scroll through your timeline, post a textual status update, chat, comment on a status and share a post without any data charge. However you will not be able to see images and videos or upload a picture or video.

How is Free Facebook by Jazz different from regular Facebook?

This version of Facebook allows you to flexibly move between two modes – free mode and data mode. Free mode is a lightweight version of Facebook where you can post, comment, like, share and chat for free.

To view photos or videos, switch to Data Mode (regular Facebook) by clicking the ‘View Photos’ button. You will be charged for data in this mode as per your package plan. Go back to free mode any time by clicking the “Go to Free” button on the top of your timeline.

When am I eligible to use full Facebook for free?

Jazz subscribers are also eligible to use Facebook for free for 30 days if they are new Facebook users.

What if I started using Free Facebook by Jazz but now I don’t want to use it anymore?

To opt-out of Free Facebook by Jazz; when in data mode, click on the ‘?’ next to ‘You’re in Data Mode.’ You can also visit your Facebook bookmarks (if using the Facebook Android app) or Facebook menu (if using facebook.com) to opt-out.

Can I get Free Basics on my desktop computer?

No, the Free Basics app is only available on mobile devices.

How do I avoid data charges while on Android?

Follow the instructions below:

Close other apps that may use data

Turn off background data sync. To do so:

Open your device’s main Settings menu.

Under ‘Wireless & Networks’, select Data usage.

Touch the menu icon.

Make sure ‘Restrict background data’ is checked.

Make sure ‘Auto-sync data’ is unchecked.

How do I change the language for Free Basics?

For Free Basics, if you’re in a country where Free Basics is available in more than one language, you can change the language by clicking ‘About Free Basics’ at the bottom of the list of websites.

For the Free Basics app: If you’re in a country where Free Basics is available in more than one language, you can choose your language by clicking ‘Settings’ in the menu tab in the upper right corner. Then click ‘Change Language’.

Can I use other internet packages while using the Free Basics?

Yes, you can use any mobile internet package, call, text, use data and use hybrid bundle offers while using the Free Basics promo. Using the websites provides via Free Basics does not deduct from your balance.